Lot 432: Cephas Thompson (American 1775-1856) Portrait of John Alden (1718-1821), oil on panel, 30 x 25 in

Name: Cephas Thompson (American 1775-1856) Portrait of John Alden (1718-1821), oil on panel, 30 x 25 in
Brand: Weschler's
SKU: lqzlo95co3

Est: $1,000 USD - $1,500 USDSold:

Weschler'sAllston, MA, USMay 19, 2007

Item Overview

Description

Cephas Thompson (American 1775-1856)
Portrait of John Alden (1718-1821)
Impressed C. Thompson l.l.
Oil on panel
30 x 25 in (76.2 x 63.5 cm)

Artist or Maker

Cephas Thompson

Condition Report

With a 17-inch vertical split to the panel starting at u.r., a 6-inch vertical split starting at u.l. and a 12-inch vertical split starting at l.r. Each split with surrounding pigment loss. Three vertical surface scratches with pigment loss ranging in size from 1/2-inch to 2-inches are visible at l.l. Damage, with some loss of wood, to the u.r. corner. Scattered areas of minor pigment loss overall. With a small area of restoration around the sitter''s left eye with another minor area to the right of his white cravat visible under UV examination.

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Notes

Note:
This portrait is referenced in Cephas Thompson''s Memorandum of Portraits where works are catalogued by location and date. This painting is listed under Middleborough 1820-21, p. 34.

Auction Details

Fine Furniture & Decorations

Weschler's

May 19, 2007, 10:00 AM EST

38 Everett Street 101, Allston, MA, 02134, US

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